Sadayoshi Shirai’s side finished with a perfect record, three points clear of France, while Venezuela will wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
A defensive error allowed Japan to take the lead in the eighth minute, with Mei Hanashiro capitalising on a wayward back pass. .....
FT | 🇻🇪 Venezuela 0️⃣-2️⃣ Japan 🇯🇵
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) October 25, 2026
Japan are perfect in Group D and head to the #U17WWC knockouts with confidence running sky high! https://t.co/49YB1YFE4t
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